“We need university education in Fiji and must seriously think about starting post secondary education in Fiji. In the near future we hope to see a university college in Fiji and ultimately a fully fledged university”

—  A.D. Patel

During 1964 budget debate, he called for the establishment of a university in Fiji.

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